Bunker Bar

3350 River Hall Pkwy, Alva, FL 33920
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
67
Score
Medium Risk

Bunker Bar appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 3, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around three violations to closer to five violations.

When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

By comparison, the average Florida facility scores 72, putting Bunker Bar on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed grilled chicken, white rice and rice peas and carrots not date marked in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates above prep table not inverted. The chef is having all plated inverted for protection. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-05-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container of flour. The Manager removed scooper from container of flour. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
67
Sep 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna thawed in manufacturers packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in coolers with build up of food residue.
23-03-4
90
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw individual cut on location tuna stored above ready to eat Cuban sandwiches. operator moved tuna **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handlers training is expired. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed case of chicken stored on the floor in the walk in freezer. Operator moved chicken to a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
70
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed 6 hard peeled eggs prepared 1-28-23, and 10 mini key lime pies prepared 1-31-24. Over 7 days according to date labeling. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-24-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed co2 tanks not secured in dry storage. Operator chained tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with long beard not wearing a beard net while handling ready to eat food.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handle on cook line. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cut cantaloupe and honeydew date marked for 10-2-23, today is 10-11-2023, operator discarded fruit. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on bar reach in refrigerator soiled with accumulated food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed remnants of old food labels stuck on food containers in pan storage next to cook line.
16-46-4
78
Apr 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink next to soda dispenser in wait station.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed sweatshirt at bar on top of unwrapped hand drying towels.
40-06-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand wash sink next to beverage dispenser in wait station or at hand wash sink behind bar.
31B-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bunker Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bunker Bar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bunker Bar?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bunker Bar.

Has Bunker Bar's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Bunker Bar have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Bunker Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Bunker Bar inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bunker Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.